South Africa wins International Lifestyle Destination Of the Year Award

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, South African Tourism, said, “We are extremely pleased and excited to have received this award and we would like to thank NDTV for this recognition. Having received this award from Shilpa Shetty Kundar makes it even more special since she has always voiced her love for the Rainbow Nation be it during the IPL or otherwise. This is an extremely special moment for us”.

‘’ The award was bestowed on South African
Tourism at NDTV Good Times Lifestyle Awards 2013 in New Delhi ‘’

South Africa has won the prestigious
International Lifestyle Destination of the Year Award at Jaypee Greens NDTV
Good Times Lifestyle Awards 2013. The event was a star-studded gala awards’
ceremony with a distinguished guest list. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Jacqueline
Fernandes, Maria Gorretti, Milind Soman, Suhel Seth, Vir Sanghvi were the
celebrity guests at the event. One of the many highlights of the event was an
exclusive fashion show by renowned designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

At the glamorous ceremony in New Delhi, Ms.
Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager of South African Tourism India, received the
prestigious award from Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The nominations were adjudged
by a panel of jury comprising some renowned names in the travel tourism and
lifestyle industry.

By winning this award South African Tourism
has added another feather to its hat. Last year, South Africa had won Lonely
Planet’s award for Best International Wildlife Destination and Today’s
Travelers’ Best Publicity and Promotions Award.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Hanneli
Slabber, Country Manager, South African Tourism, said, “We are extremely
pleased and excited to have received this award and we would like to thank NDTV
for this recognition. Having received this award from Shilpa Shetty Kundar makes
it even more special since she has always voiced her love for the Rainbow
Nation be it during the IPL or otherwise. This is an extremely special moment
for us”.

Hanneli further added, “It is a great
honour for South Africa to be accepted as a destination which has left a
lasting impression on Indian travelers’ minds. Over the years, we constantly
strived to be innovative in the way we promote our beautiful country and
receiving such accolade is extremely encouraging for us. We are glad that South
Africa has been appreciated for its cultural diversity and warm hospitality and
this award is testimony to the relationship Indian travellers have with our
destination. We are happy that SA has inspired Indians to come and experience
South Africa, and that it shows just how exciting and accessible our country is
and how friendly and welcoming our people are. For those of you who haven’t
experienced South Africa yet, we guarantee you a holiday filled with
unforgettable memories with your loved ones”.

According to the latest arrival figures of
October 2012, South Africa has received 87,906 Indians visitors between
January to October 2012. This is an increase of 16.8% to the corresponding
period last year.

NDTV Good Times Lifestyle Awards 2013 is a
first of its kind award to honour celebrated icons that have created a unique identity
for them in the country. A unique celebration of the Indian way of life,
the award is a symbol of excellence in the lifestyle domain. An extensive short listing process, rigorous
judging parameters and the high powered jury ensured that the best across
Indian lifestyle were acknowledged. The validation process was undertaken by
Ernst &Young.

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South African Tourism is the national
tourism agency responsible for the marketing of South Africa as a preferred
tourist destination. It is headed up by Chief Executive Officer, Mr Thulani
Nzima, Chief Operating Officer Mr Timothy Scholtz and Chief Marketing Officer, Ms.
Janine Hutton.

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